Hebrews 10:24

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Summary

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Consider

To provoke

Romans 11:4

2 Corinthians 8:8

2 Corinthians 9:2

Love

General references

Hebrews 13:1

Bible References

Consider

Remember those who are in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body [and subject to physical suffering].

Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless;
The Lord will save him in the day of trouble.

The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea.

Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].

Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.

And when you sin against the brothers and sisters in this way and wound their weak conscience [by confusing them], you sin against Christ.

To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ].

just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.

Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.

not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.

To provoke

But what is God’s response to him? “I have kept for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”

I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.

for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond].

Love

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.

Let love of your fellow believers continue.

For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.

And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,

recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.

And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].

so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children,

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words].

General references

Let love of your fellow believers continue.